When you think of Windmill Island in Holland, what do you think of? Tulips, of course. Thousands and thousands of beautiful tulips. But they only bloom in the spring, just in time for the Tulip Festival.
So, after that, there is nothing to see except for the historic Windmill, right? Not on you life.
Waterfront Film Festival, a staple of film-arts in West Michigan since 1999, recently announced the opening of its new screening and event venue in Holland. Their new headquarters/theatre/workshop, is on Columbia Avenue, near downtown Holland. They are introducing their new facility with a Grand Opening film and celebration.
Much fun and celebration of the Latino culture is this weekend and next in Holland, during the 16th Annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival (Tulips in spanish).
Next week, July 24-30, Windmill Island Gardens will celebrate Peak Week, the period of summer when the gardens are at the height of their beauty! The week will be filled with flowers and fun for all ages. As an added incentive to enjoy the gardens during Peak Week, an accompanying child can enter for free with every purchase of an adult ticket!
Yes, it's true. Grey Poupon, the iconic mustard that people riding in limousine's stop to ask folks if they have any Grey Poupon, will now be made at the Kraft Heinz plant in Holland!
The Grand Rapids Business Journal published an article this week that lists Grand Rapids as one of the nation’s best cities for entrepreneurship. As a matter of fact, number 2 for large cities in the nation.
It's not too late! Join the Center for Women in Transition at “Le Style de Vie,” for an evening of wine-tasting and fashion held in downtown Holland behind Butch’s Dry Dock: 44 E. 8th St. on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 with doors opening at 5pm.
The Center for Women in Transition is having their 21st annual "Reach for the Stars" spring fundraiser, Thursday, April 18th at the Holland Doubletree Hotel.
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A pair of workers at Holland's Dutch Village say two locals have developed an unusual crush on them.
It's a love story that knows no age, nor gender, and has a lot of people talking.
WZZM TV13 reports that two geese, Toulouse and Bernard are in love with maintenance worker Howard Pippel and ride operator Ash Getliff.